The movie

Big River, a small Midwest town. Young Carolyn Harper spends the night with her boyfriend on the outskirts of an isolated lake. They have an argument, and the woman leaves her companion. The next day, no one knows where she’s gone. The investigation that ensues will unearth the dark secrets of Carolyn’s loved ones. Things unsaid are told, and relationships are tested. Slowly, the small town is taken over by fear and suspicion...

A hybrid between Twin Peaks and Heathers, Knives and Skin explores the dark side of rural America. Basked in an unsettling and hypnotic atmosphere composed of neon lighting and synth music, the story portrays the decay of a community that must contend with the disappearance of one of its members. As childhood’s end nears for every teen, their parents must redeem themselves for their past sins. An aesthetically powerful, musically mind-blowing coming-of-age movie.

Director

After becoming known in the 90s for her videos produced under the pseudonym “White Trash Girl”, Jennifer Reeder has since moved on to the study of themes related to the teenage years, the transition to adulthood and the construction of one’s identity. In 2014, her short film A Million Miles Away was nominated for the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam International Film Festival. Three years later, her first feature Signature Move was shown first at Austin’s SXSW, then at about a hundred festivals where it garnered numerous awards.

World Sales :

Wtfilms

writers :

Jennifer Reeder

cast :

Crew :

Music : Nick Zinner

Cinematographer : Christopher Rejano

Editor : Mike Olenick

About

The only festival in Switzerland dedicated to fantasy and its related genres, the NIFFF has a strong and unique identity. Its original approach of the kind ensures the quality and the international prestige of its programming.